- Nation bids farewell to revolutionary hero, former Party and state leader 
Lao people from all walks of life on Monday joined Party and state leaders to bid a final farewell to a revolutionary hero and former Chairman of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and former President, General Khamtay Siphandone. The General, who was an outstanding revolutionary and among the first generation of leaders of the Party that led the Lao people in their long struggle for national liberation, died on April 2 at the age of 102. The funeral began with a ritual ceremony at the National Convention Centre where the body of General Khamtay lay in state. Shortly afterwards, his body was carried on a military vehicle along Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue, which was lined by throngs of people wanting to pay homage to the revered leader. ....More>>>

- Universities kick-start reform of higher education system
As part of Laos’ efforts to develop and modernise the educational system, plans are in place to reform the higher education framework to meet the demands of a globalised world. To this end, the National University of Laos last week hosted the first general meeting of the “Erasmus+ Capacity Building in Higher Education project (REAL): installing the culture of comprehensive internal quality assurance necessary for implementing an outcomes-based approach”. .....More>>>

- Lao New Year public safety rules announced
The Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism has published regulations aimed at ensuring safety during the Lao New Year holiday, with official events taking place on the customary dates of April 14–16. The ministry’s rules state that activities ogranised to celebrate the Lao New Year should be in keeping with Lao traditions, including cultural performances, the Miss Lao New Year contest, the Miss Lao New Year parade, street fairs, and other events. Any events taking place in public places and along riverbanks must be authorised at both the central and provincial levels..........More>>>